# Mobile Apps

SpicyChat is available on **mobile devices**, but availability differs between iOS and Android.

* **Android**: An official SpicyChat app is available via direct [APK download](https://spicychat.ai/download) from our website
* **iOS**: No native app is currently available, but SpicyChat can be added to your home screen for an app-like experience

Details for each platform are explained below.

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### Android Devices

SpicyChat offers an official Android app that can be downloaded directly from our website. While it is not available on the Google Play Store, the APK provided on our site is the official SpicyChat app and receives the same updates and support.

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<summary><strong>How to download and install the SpicyChat Android app (APK)</strong></summary>

1. Open your browser and go to [**spicychat android app**](https://spicychat.ai/download)
2. Follow the instructions on the page and download the latest **SpicyChat APK**
3. When prompted, allow your browser to install apps from this source
4. Tap **Install**
5. Once installed, open SpicyChat from your app drawer

If this is your first time installing an APK, Android may show a security warning. This is normal for apps installed outside the Play Store.

In some cases, Android may ask you to confirm permissions more than once — just follow the on-screen prompts.

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### iOS Devices (iPhone & iPad)

SpicyChat does **not** have a native iOS app on Apple App Store.

However, you can still add SpicyChat to your home screen and use it like a regular app. This creates a full-screen, app-like experience without downloading anything from the App Store.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you installed SpicyChat from the App Store **prior to its removal**, you may continue using it.\
However, that version is no longer updated and offers a degraded experience.\
We recommend adding the web version to your home screen for a better app-like experience.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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<summary><strong>How to add SpicyChat to your Home Screen (Safari)</strong></summary>

1. Open **Safari** and go to [**spicychat.ai**](https://spicychat.ai/)
2. Tap the **Share** icon
3. Scroll down and tap **Add to Home Screen**
4. Rename it if you’d like, then tap **Add**

SpicyChat will now appear on your home screen and open like an app.

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<summary><strong>How to add SpicyChat to your Home Screen (Chrome)</strong></summary>

1. Open **Chrome** on your iPhone or iPad
2. Go to [**spicychat.ai**](https://spicychat.ai/)
3. Tap the **Share** icon in the address bar
4. In the Share sheet, tap **More (⋯)**
5. Select **Add to Home Screen**
6. Confirm by tapping **Add**

SpicyChat will now appear on your home screen and open in a full-screen, app-like mode.

> Note: Safari provides the most stable experience on iOS, but Chrome works as well.

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### Prefer an App Store Subscription?

Our **SFW platform,** [**PixelChat**](https://spicychat.ai/download), is available on the Google Play Store.

If you prefer subscribing through an app store:

* You can subscribe via **PixelChat**
* Your subscription will automatically apply to **SpicyChat** as well